How to Zest a Lemon
Learn four easy ways to zest a lemon in this step-by-step guide, bringing a burst of citrus goodness to your dishes.
Servings: 1 tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Wash the lemon thoroughly and dry it.
- Zest the lemon using one of the following techniques:
- Microplane Zest: Hold the microplane zester at a slight angle and gently scrape the lemon's outer skin, avoiding the white pith underneath. Move the zester in long strokes to collect the fine lemon zest.
- Box Grated Zest: Rub the lemon against the grater's small holes. Be careful not to press too hard to avoid grating the bitter pith.
- Peeler Zest: Carefully peel off the yellow outer layer with a vegetable peeler, avoiding the white pith. You can use a knife to trim the strips into thinner pieces or leave them as is.
- Knife Zest: Use a sharp paring knife to carefully remove the yellow outer layer with a knife, avoiding the pith. Finely chop the zest with a knife to achieve the desired size.
Nutrition
Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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